Disclaimer: I do not own Troy, Gabriella, or any of the characters in High School Musical. They all belong to Disney. But, I do own Sara Bolton.

Author's Note: Sara Bolton is Troy's 14-year-old sister. She hangs in the drama crowd. This is her story during the movie. (AU) ((Pairings: T/G R/OC))

This story takes place when Sharpay screams "CALLBACK!" well, that's where it starts.

You Wouldn't See It Coming
Chapter One

"You have to be kidding me!" Sharpay screamed, staring at the callback list. She had it in her head that the leads were going to be her and Ryan, as usual. But not this time.

I hadn't gotten a chance to look at the list yet, so I was still confused about the whole thing. I stepped forward, creeping closer to the list. First I scanned for my name, and I saw it. So I was happy in that sense, but then I looked to see what Sharpay had been screaming about. When I read the name, my jaw dropped, "But... he..." I laughed and turned away, thinking it was a joke.

I walked through the mob, meeting with my friends Nichole and Jodie. "I'm in." I said, laughing. "And so are both of you. But there's something crazy up there."

Jodie looked at me, "Let me guess, someone who would never be expected to be in the musical made it and is competing with Sharpay and Ryan for the lead?"

"More than that!" I exclaimed, "It's my brother!"

Nichole's eyes grew wide, "As in Troy Bolton? Super-jock? Arrogant idiot? Cheerleader's eye candy!"

"Hey!" I exclaimed, "That's my brother you're talking about." I smiled, "And you're right about 3 out of 4. I wouldn't call him an idiot..."

Jodie laughed, "Are you sure about that?"

The three of us walked down the hall, "That's my brother you're talking about." I repeated, we came to a split in the hallway, they went one way and I went the other. "I would've never expected it..." I muttered to myself, walking towards my history class.

Right as I got to the door, my eyes were covered and I was lifted off the ground. I had no idea where I was going, and I wasn't sure if I wanted to know.

I heard a door open, and my feet made contact with the ground again, I then heard the door shut, and then my eyes were uncovered. "What are you guys doing? I have to get to class!" I was in a closet with Sharpay and Ryan Evans.

"What do you know about your brother trying out for the musical?"

"I had no idea he was even going to." I exclaimed in my own defense, "Every year that I've tried out for a musical, he'd make fun of me. So trust me, this was more of a surprise to me than it was to you!"

Sharpay had always been the mouth, while Ryan was discriminated against by association, "You realize he has no chance against us right?" She asked me.

"Obviously he has a shred of talent if he even got a call back..." I said in my brother's defense.

Sharpay shot me a rather evil glare, "As long as I'm head of the drama club, he is NOT going to be in my show!"

"If you want to be technical, it's Kelsi's show." I said, slowly walking backwards to the door, my hand groping for the doorknob.

If Sharpay were a cat, her claws would have come out just then, but Ryan jumped into the way. "Just let her go to class." He said, opening the door for me.

"Thanks Ryan..." I said, uncertainty clouding my voice.

Ryan shut the door and the two of us walked down the hall, "Sorry about that."

"It's not your fault." I replied, looking up at him.

He looked down at me, "I feel partially responsible though." He laughed, "I mean, I did help drag you down the hallway..."

I laughed, "Sharpay's just weird..." I replied, "No offense to you."

He looked at his watch, "Oh crap... We're like... 20 minutes late." He said, his glance switching from the watch to me.

I shrugged, "Who needs history?"

He laughed and replied, "Who needs math?" He grabbed my wrist and dragged me towards one of the exit doors.

As we exited the school, I felt different. Troy would probably slaughter me if he found out, not to mention what Dad would do. And the fact that it was with a guy. Dad and Troy would both get the wrong idea.

Ryan looked over at me, "You seem tense." He said, sounding worried.

I smiled at him, "I'm fine." I replied, "Just a bit nervous..."

"About?"

I shrugged, "My dad and Troy."

Ryan's face twisted in confusion, "What?"

"If they find out that I didn't go to history, and that I was with you, I'd probably be slaughtered."

"With me? What does that have to do with anything?"

"I have an overprotective brother, and an overprotective father." I said, laughing, "It's not just you. It's any guy."

"Point taken." We laughed as we walked down the street.

I looked at him, wondering something, "There's been something I've really wanted to ask you." I said, "But I don't know how to say it..."

"English would probably be the best way." He said, his eyes twinkling as he smiled, "Although there's a slight chance I might understand it if it was in French."

"I guess I'll just ask then." I looked up, "Does Sharpay like... control the two of you? It seems like you're never apart, with the exception for now, and it's like... I don't know..."

"We're twins Sara." He replied, "It's kind of coincidental that we're always together and that we have the same interests." He shrugged, "But no, she doesn't control the duo. She controls herself, and anyone who she has the ability to control." He elaborated, "I mean... You saw her when Kelsi commented on the speed of our song."

I cringed, "Yeah, that was awfully scary."

He laughed, "Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks so."

Smiling, I looked at him and he looked at his watch, "First period is just about over. Shall we continue our walk? Or head back?"

"Who needs school?" I asked in reply.

He linked his arm with mine and we kept on walking.

This is my first HSM fic... And the thought of it kind of amused me. So here it is... Enjoy!